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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,930.23, 44,063.28 and 17,783.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,930.23, 44,063.28 and 17,783.19 is: 24,540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,930.23 : 44,063.28 = 17,783.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,930.23/44,063.28 = 17,783.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,930.23x = 44,063.28 × 17,783.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,930.23x = 783,585,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,585,680.26/31,930.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,540.56

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